anxiety and depression in teenagers

My son just started Effexor and only a small dose of 37.5 mg for anxiety and worry and hx of headaches. He is 18 and has ADHD too. He has had severe insomnia since starting this and is supposed to go up to double the dose after 7 days. Is this normal during the inital phase? what is the best anti anxiety med for an 18 you male?

It's fairly normal for teenagers to wonder about these things. Have you done anything to address your depression?

But I think teenagers today are more inured to sexual things than teenagers used to be when my husband was young, and are (and frankly this makes me hopeful for the human race) less likely to want sex without some kind of emotional connection, even the [traditionally randy] boys among them. They have so much opportunity that didn't used to be available, that it kind of brings them back to the notion that sex has to have some heart.

Hi I have a major problem. My teenager, who is 18 years old, was charged with a reckless crime. The max sentence is 4 years in prison for this crime. I find myself looking up suicide statistics because I don't think I can handle him going to jail or worse yet prison. I've found a attorney so hopefully he can help .I also have cancer am worried about that. I don't know what to do. How do I survive?

My 18 year old daugter is on 100 mg of zoloft for depression and 50 mg of trazadone to assist in helping her sleep. The zoloft was given for depression and anxiety. Since she has been on both medications, her school work is not getting done and she is avoiding all responsibilities. Prior to her 18th birthday, I asked the doctor to please switch her to another medication for anxiety and she has not. My daughter is now 18 and I am unable to speak with her physician.

what are some ways to deal with teens and depression and how do you read the signs that depression is near in a teen and how do you go about speaking to them.

My daughter (15 years old) has been recently prescribed 50mg Zoloft for mild depression. I am very scared that this is not the right way to deal with the problems that she has and in particular scared of side effects and withdrawal dramas eventually. Do you have any suggestions how I could help her deal with depression without the medication and is Zoloft very dangerous to start with?

s possible that you may need to seek advice from a professional counselor or therapist that specializes in working with teenagers that have anxiety/depression. Try speaking with your parents again, and tell them that the symptoms you have are starting to scare you because they are recurring and making you very sick. Ask them if they would allow you to see a teen counselor or therapist for advice.

So I'm 17 and I suffer with Anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, bi polar and depression. I went to my doctor about it and he said that he won't prescribe me with anti depressants because I'm not over 18 he told me to get professional counselling but If I can't even tell my parents my problem how does he expect me to tell a complete stranger how I feel?

Hi, My daughter, 14-yr old, has lost over 10 pounds to 82 ibs during the two past months. Then she has built very high anxiety over the school and so on. Two weeks she went to children's hospital over the rapid weight loss and low heart beat (45 per minute when awake, 38 when asleep.) She cries a lot and has no interests at anything when she cries. Basically she shuts down herself during the down mood. But when she is in the up mood, she is happy but doesn't want to do anything.

I was not trying to imply anything by the teenage anxiety remark other than all teenagers have a lot of anxiety - and it just tends to worsen depression. You had mentioned you were worried that people thought you were stupid, upset with your appearance, etc. I'm glad you've made it past all that, though. I doubt I would have made it past 17 if I had worried about that stuff. I know it's difficult to tell anyone - I waited over 4 years to even tell my parents.

Sounds like your going through lethargy and depression or something. If it effects your marriage and other important stuff in your life, then it's worth seeing a psychiatrist, could be biochemical.

Yeah, so, I was wondering is it possible for teenagers to have depression... Because I know a few who have alot of the symptoms, and I want to help them but don't know what to do?

That, in turn, can leave you in the dark. You are still their child as well and they love you, speak to them about all of these issues you are trying to deal with on your own. Counseling with your family issues would probably help you as well.

Most likely - and somewhere in their room are two towels or wash cloths that are in desperate need of being washed. Relieve some of their anxiety - and some of yours - by telling both of them that, if they are "spunking", you're not going to alert the newspapers and radio stations or have them arrested for doing something entirely normal for teenagers but it isn't healthy for them not to clean whatever it is they're using to wipe themselves off afterwards.

another stomach pains that travel from different parts of my abdomen. One month terrible lower back pain, other days stabbing pains in my legs and arms. Right now, for the past month or so I have terrible upper back pain. Is this Fibromyalgia again? Motrin seems to help a bit but I do not want to become dependent on this. I am a mom of 3 teenagers and want to feel better for them.

My son is a great kid. He has lots of friends and is doing excellently in school. Here is my problem, for some reason, he feels worthless. He said that he doesn't feel this way all of the time but that he feels it mostly and it has become normal. To quote him, "he never feels happy." I am extremely concerned about him and am debating taking him to his doctor to see if is "clinically" depressed (ugh).

I’ve been feeling the depression and anxiety come back. No real reason why it should. I guess being a contractor at a Company is doing it to me. I was laid off from a FTE position and I joined another company as a contractor. I’m worried I could be let go any time. I’m worried I’ll never be converted. And I’m so extremely worried about losing benefits and having to pay for coverage through COBRA. I’m worried I’ll never grow. I guess I do have a valid reason to be anxious.

I would avoid the Excedrin if it has aspirin in it. Or if it has alcohol in it. Or anything like that. Don't want to take those things too often. Yes, different brands can be quite different. Now, I'm guessing melatonin isn't made by very many labs out there. Some things are only made by a few labs in the world who make all of it. Vitamin C used to be like that. Most amino acids used to be like that. Now, with India and China being more involved, it might be different.

s happy chemicals), books you can get online (they have anxiety work books and depression work books for teenagers on amazon and ebay or check your local library). STaying connected is one of the most helpful things as feelings of isolation compounds the problem. Anyway, let me know how you are doing!

org/forums/Teen-Social-Group/show/400 I believe it would be a good way to help daily Teen Depression and everyday stress that Teenagers go through. Any Teenager may join this group.

I am 16 years old and i have alot of pain in my joints..mostly in my knees, ankles, and lower back..i have had numerous xrays but there is never anything that shows up...i have played sports in the past but i never had problems then..i havent played any sports in over a year.. my joints are always very bad and there is a lot of unexplained pain..i am wondering could i have arthritis at the age of 16 or could there be something else wrong? pls help!!!

She has had swab test and blood test to see if antibodies are present. She is distraught and so am I. She frequently gets sores in her mouth. Her father does as well. Do you have any ideas? Please help. I'm worried sick.

was on antidepressants for years they all made me suicidal i even took quite a few overdoses and laned in icu for days and then in state hospitals as well. well18 months ago i went off all mpsych meds cold turkey becasue i was losing my family. well the depression is back and my therapist said to try St Johns Wart does it work or not? i am having health issues as well and i am scared the could be from my overdoses from when i didnt want to live anymore.

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